Yeah watching it today made me realize for the first time how fantastic Mann's writing is right next to his stellar direction. Certain lines just have such a nice pop to them.
It's my investigation. And my authority supersedes your rank! And I am not settling for some chicken shit misdemeanor!
With the heat we got, you wanna play World War Two in the streets with Van Zant?
What the fuck is that? Barbecues and ballgames?
And, best line in the movie. . .
You see me doing thrill-seeker liquor store holdups with a "Born to Lose" tattoo on my chest?
